this is an amazing way to get out of the urban hamster-cage.

if you start with going up to see the Buddha, grab the ticket with the meal, it’s quite a large portion but delicious!

it’s important to go quite early, first to beat the huge rush, but mostly to give yourself a chance to climb Lantau Peak. on the way to it, there’s a small pavilion and tall engravings of the Heart Sutra [Wisdom Path]. i’ve seen many people go up the Peak the one way and back down the same, but going the other way offers a great view of the airport (amongst other things). You would end up back on the road where you can catch the bus, or follow the signs and keep going.

Be sure there’s no rain in the forecast, bring plenty of water, and have a Clif bar close by.